HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1270 (2)Involvement Council: MOTION by Commissioner Boone to decrease
the funding to this agency by $200. Funding will now be $s00 per
year.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Carolinas Partnership: Mr. Mashburn shared some statistics
about this agency (107 prospects were referred in 1995 with 7 site
visits; 17 recomendations in 1996 and 4 site visits. Iredell is
4th most recommended and 3rd most visited County).
General governments The county manager explained that
engineering had been moved to professional services.
Contingency: It was explained that when a part of this money
is used it is moved out of this line item into the account that it
pays.
Bmployse service Recognitions Mr. Mashburn mentioned that a
program had been established to recognize employees for years of
service. The initial implementation year will be the most
expensive because it will recognize all employees that have accrued
a certain amount of years, e.g., 10 years.
Tri -County Mental Health: Mr. Bob Dirks, Director of this
agency briefly spoke to the group. He mentioned the Tri -County
facilities that had closed recently (Bagnal Home/Detox Center/Day
Treatment). Dirks mentioned that Tri -County would be able to end
this year on a positive fund balance. His revenue projection for
next year is very conservative. Plans for the future mentioned by
Dirks include a merit pay system for employees.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the prospect of restoring the
Mooresville facility. Dirks said a satellite operation was
possible with the Mooresville population base. He (Dirks)
mentioned that as the finances became better this would be a
priority.
County salaries: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that last year the
evaluation process was tightened up. Around $20,000 less was paid
out during this year for merit increases than the prior year.
Commissioner Boone mentioned he had two concerns (1) it was
difficult to evaluate employees objectively and (2) after accruing
merits over a period of years employees began making more than the
private sector.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to include in the 96-97 budget a
2% across the board and a 2% bonus fund for merit money. The bonus
(one time) would be paid to eligible employees during their
anniversary month.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Pire service Districts' MOTION by Commissioner Boone to
appropriate $100,000 plus insurance for the Shepherds Fire
District.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
It was the consensus of the Board to leave the East Alexander
and Mt. Mourne Districts at the same amount.
solid baste Disposal Punds A question was raised about how
much the Town of Mooresville planned to pay on the Mooresville
Transfer Station. Blumenstein said she had budgeted $100,000. it
was mentioned that it would be good to obtain a firm commitment
from Mooresville.
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